Corbett National Park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in India. The park was the first to be declared a national park way back in 1936 in mainland Asia. The Corbett National Park is situated in the hill state of Uttaranchal and covers an area of 521 square kilometres. The park is spread over two districts of the state - Nainital and Pauri in North India. The park together with Sonanadi Wildlife Sancturay and Reserve Forests areas forms the Corbett Tiger Reserve.
The Corbett National Park is home to many wild animals and tiger is the most celebrated animal that attracts wildlife enthusiasts to the Corbett National Park. The other animals that one finds in the park include antelopes, sambhar, munjtak, sloth bear, chital, jackal and fox. Besides you can also spot crocodiles on the banks of the Ramganga. The Corbett National Park also has some 580 species of birds that include waterfowl, peafowl, cuckoo, woodpecker and red jungle fowl.
Corbett of course has been renamed after the famous naturalist and hunter turned conservationist, Jim Corbett. During your wildlife tours to the Corbett National Park you can trek up the hill to the highest point called Kanda and get a birds eye-view of the entire sanctuary. The tall grasses, shisham and acacia generously cover the ridges that run parallel to the river valley and create the perfect habitat for wild animals. The hills in the area are densely wooded with Sal and rosewood trees.
Walking is not allowed at the Corbett National Park though you can enjoy elephant safaris that begin from a place called Dhikala in Uttaranchal, India.
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